821st Tank Destroyer Battalion

Unit History:Activated on 25 July, 1942, at Camp Carson, Colorado. Arrived in England 17 April, 1944. Disembarked at Omaha Beach 26 June with towed 3-inch guns. Supported capture of St. Lô and subsequent breakout. Entered Brittany in August, supported capture of Brest by 18 September. Moved east in late September to Holland. Conducted operations against Siegfried Line in October near Aachen, Germany. Transferred to Ubach, Germany, in November and supported drive toward Roer River. Converted to M10's beginning in December. Crossed Roer beginning 23 February, 1945. Withdrawn from line during March. Company B supported operations against Ruhr Pocket in April. Battalion then marched east to Elbe River. Took up occupation duties on 27 April. Attached to: 29th, 35th Infantry divisions. History text from the book The Tank Killers by Harry Yeide. Used by permission.

3.) Platoon Photo- Includes Sgt. Andy C. McEuen, shown in back row, 7th from left without a hat. Page two of the document has all the names listed but individuals are difficult to identify because the men aren't in clear rows. Photo provided courtesy of Andy's granddaughter, Cate Meyring.WARNING LARGE FILE

4.) Route Map of the 821st - Drawn by T/5 Kenneth D. Haak and reproduced by the 62nd Engr. Top. Co. This document was recreated from a framed print of the map and text is not completely accurate. Please contact me for any questions.WARNING LARGE FILE

5.) Group Photo C Company- Taken at Isles sur Suippe, France, on October 6, 1945. Provided courtesy of Paul Stevens.